Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Norridge, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

Ursula Blitzner

Ursula Blitzner

Jan 9, 2018

Ursula M. Blitzner, 97, daughter of the late Otto and late Helen Blitzner, passed away on January 9, 2018. She was the cousin of Sharon (nee Blitzner) (the late Ron) Deutscher, Arlene (nee Blitzner) Cierny and Andrew Cierny. Good friend of Carol Jankowski and friend and mentor to many. Ursula was counselor at Camp Nokomis; a teacher for the Chicago...

John Felcan

John Felcan

Jan 9, 2018

John Felcan Jr., age 79, of Des Plaines, formerly of Park Ridge, quietly passed away January 9, 2018, surrounded by his daughters. Beloved husband for 48 years of the late Rosejeanne (nee Gulino), and dear brother of the late Irene Sayers. Loving father of Krista (Christopher) Karabin and Jennifer (Mark) FelcanSmith; adored grandfather of Lochlan, Mirin, Luke, and Keegan; dear...

Doris Murar

Doris Murar

Jan 9, 2018

Doris M. Murar, age 90, passed away on January 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John C. Murar. Loving mother of David (Peggy), James M. (Donna), Cynthia (Thomas) Huitink and Kathleen Lechowski. Cherished grandmother of Amorette (Seth) Sabel, Gary, Thomas (Christina), Jillian (Kyle) Kunde, Melissa (Enzo) Sposito, Michael (Zoe) Huitink, John (Melissa) Murar, Vicky (Kurt) Kovach, Megan (Ryan) Schulz,...

Vincenzo Geraci

Vincenzo Geraci

Jan 7, 2018

Vincenzo Geraci, age 92, passed away on January 7th surrounded by his loving family. Vincenzo was the beloved husband of the late Nicasia, nee Massa; loving father of Maria Geraci, Joanne (Frank) Castelli, Dominick (Cathy), Francesca and Francesco Geraci and the late Anna (the late Joe) Concialdi; cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 10; dearest brother of Giuseppina...

Salvador Latragna

Salvador Latragna

Jan 7, 2018

Salvador LaTragna, age 85. Devoted husband of Wilma nee Alonzi; beloved father of Michael (Laura), Robert, Tonia (Tim) Romanelli; grandfather of Scott, Alyssa, Sam, Marie, Steve and Anthony; dear brother of Vince (the late Miriam), Carmen (Franco) Floretta, Anthony (Teresa) and the late Frank (Anne); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday January 10, 2018, 3:00 p.m. until...

Ted Kowalski

Ted Kowalski

Jan 6, 2018

Ted S. Kowalski 66 of Richmond. At rest Saturday, January 6, 2018. Loving father of Lonnie (Ron) McKenzie and Timothy (Stephanie). Beloved son of the late Piotr and Salomea. Fond grandfather of Tristan, Devon, Alicia, Savannah, Destiny, Tyson and Dylan. Dear brother of Jo and Hugh “Curly” Ziomek. Fond uncle of Scott (Nancy) Ziomek and Lisa Nelson. Great uncle of...

Judy Cartwright

Judy Cartwright

Jan 6, 2018

Judy A. Cartwright, nee Holmes, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 6th. Judy was the beloved wife of the late Arthur; loving mother of Rod A. (Patti) Cartwright; cherished grandmother of Matthew (Kim), Megan, Peter and Kevin Cartwright; dearest sister of the late Robert Holmes and Arloa Farley; fond aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, donations to: The...

Sandra Brescia

Sandra Brescia

Jan 5, 2018

Sandra Brescia, Age 70, nee Charkowski. Beloved wife of Onofrio. Loving mother of Angela Brescia and Spanky. Adored grandmother of Ashley Doherty. Visitation Sunday Jan. 7, from 3 to 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home and will then proceed to St. William Church for Mass at 11:00 a.m....

Thelma Rizzo

Thelma Rizzo

Jan 4, 2018

Thelma R. Rizzo, Age 86 nee Aszklar. Beloved wife of the late Charles C. Rizzo. Loving mother of Charles G. (Wendy) Rizzo, Diane (Ray Betz) Nicholson and Gary (Carol) Rizzo. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Flor), Brittany (Grant), Nicole, Eric, Lauren, Danielle (Damian), and Charles. Great Grandmother of Charlotte. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday Jan. 7 from...

Krystyna Plata

Krystyna Plata

Jan 4, 2018

Krystyna Plata, age 58, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Loving mother of Mariusz (Magdalena Soja) Plata, Piotr (Barbara Zajac) Plata, Aneta (Marek) Ciulkin, Mateusz Plata and Katarzyna Plata. Dear Babcia of Michael, Kevin, Ryszard, Maya and Jan. Dear sister of Danuta, Bozena, Mariola, and Anna and Marek and Jacek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephew. Visitation Sunday...

Franco Cecchini

Franco Cecchini

Jan 3, 2018

Franco Cecchini beloved husband of Barb.Loving father of Andreanna & Frankie Cecchini.Dear grandpa of Kyra & Victor Fond son of Silvana & the late Giuseppe “Joe".Brother of John (Donna), Rob (Pam) & Larry (Lisa)Funeral Saturday prayers 9:00 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge, IL 60706 to Mary Seat of Wisdom Church Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.Visitation...

Joseph Stangarone

Joseph Stangarone

Jan 2, 2018

Joseph Stangarone, age 55, passed away suddenly on January 2nd. Joseph was the beloved husband of Jodi, nee Brajkovich, for 17 wonderful years; dearest son of Anna, nee Pilolli, and the late Michelino "Mike" Stangarone; loving uncle of Nichole, Joseph, Matthew, Brandon, Johnna, Kailey and Tabitha; fond brother in-law, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday from 3:00 p.m. until...

Elmer Smith

Elmer Smith

Jan 2, 2018

Elmer E. Smith, age 92, WWII Vet. Devoted husband of the late Frances nee Tavolacci; beloved father of Pat (Craig) Podczerwinski, Nancy (Ron) Kenny and Jennifer (Michael) Pichla; loving grandfather of Mike, Kim, Joe, Tom and John; dear brother of the late Robert (the late Virginia) and the late George (the late Sandra). Memorial visitation Sunday January 14, 2018 12:00...

Dorothy Flahive

Dorothy Flahive

Jan 1, 2018

Dorothy Jane Flahive (nee Cavallaro) passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Jan.1st. She was 92 years. Born in Chicago on Monday, December 12,1925, she was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Antoinette Cavallaro (nee Cremer) and a brother Elmer. In addition to her daughter Colleen Muscarella (Fred), she was a beloved grandmother to;...

Jean Fenili

Jean Fenili

Jan 1, 2018

Jean Fenili nee Barucca, age 90. Jean went to be with the Lord on January 1st, with her family by her side. Devoted wife of the late Dr. Deno J., Sr.; beloved mother of Bonita (Dwight) Brennan, Steven Fenili, Judy (Randall) Ziols, Deno, Jr. (Kathleen) Fenili, Gary Fenili, Jeanne (Richard) Walsh; loving grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 9; dear...

Steve & Alexandra Lymperis

Steve & Alexandra Lymperis

Jan 1, 2018

Steve Lymperis, (Passed Away on Jan. 1, 2018) & Alexandra Lymperis (Passed Away on Jan. 3, 2018) beloved father & mother of Nick (Valerie) Lymperis and the late Georgia Karas; loving grandfather & grandmother of Steven and Alexander Lymperis, Perry (Niki) Karas, Patricia (Brahim) Istanbouli and Steven Karas; great grandfather and great grandmother of Efstathios and Ariana. Visitation Thursday January...

Lola Nelson

Lola Nelson

Dec 31, 2017

Lola Ann Nelson, nee Bernacchi, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Lola was the beloved wife of the late Leroy X.; loving mother of Michael R. (Caryl Page); dearest daughter of the late Pauline and Dino Bernacchi; cherished grandmother of Dr. Daniel and Martin (Anika) Nelson; great grandmother of Jane; dear sister of the late Diane (Eugene) Lucarini....

Wanda Sznura

Wanda Sznura

Dec 31, 2017

Wanda M. Sznura, nee Zawrzykraj, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 31st. Wanda was the beloved wife of the late Marian; loving mother of Irena (Jozef) Pindel, Jerzy (Grazyna) Sznura and the late Wienczyslawa Stroz and Marylka Sznura; cherished grandmother of Robert D. (Gina) Stroz, Adriana (Piotr) Hadlew, Pawel (Kelly) Sznura, Krzysztof (Kinga) Pindel and Janet Sznura; great grandmother...

Anselmo Dicristofano

Anselmo Dicristofano

Dec 31, 2017

Anselmo Di Cristofano, age 66, passed away on December 31st surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Fay Arlene, nee Grealey; loving father of Angela (Kevin) Kostner, Vincenzo, Kenneth (Marian) and Cristino Di Cristofano; dearest son of the late Angela and Vincenzo Di Cristofano; cherished grandfather of Vincenzo and Charlotte Di Cristofano; dear brother...

Marie Pastorino

Marie Pastorino

Dec 29, 2017

Marie A. Pastorino, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 29th 2017. Marie was the loving daughter of the late Stephen and Adele Pastorino; caring sister of the late Angela (the late David) and the late Louis (the late Eleanor) Pastorino; cherished aunt of Adele Brichetto, James Pastorino and the late David (Loretta) and the late Robert (Carole O'Connor) Brichetto;...

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